Endometriosis
Symptoms include:
- Intermittent or constant severe abdominal and/or suprapubic pain (pain above the pubic bone)
- Dysmenorrhea (pain with menses)
- Pelvic pain
- Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)
Endometriosis is when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. Because of the viscero-somatic reflex, endometriosis can cause musculoskeletal impairments. These impairments include abdominal and pelvic floor muscle tightness and myofascial trigger points, connective tissue restrictions, and nerve hypersensitivity.
Your physical therapist will normalize the tight muscles, tissue and mobility of the Pudendal Nerve with manual therapy techniques. A home exercise program will be prescribed to you to facilitate recovery and maintain the gains made. Resolution of the musculoskeletal dysfunction will result in the elimination of your symptoms.
Disclaimer: The Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center seeks to educate the community on musculoskeletal causes of pelvic pain. Specific medical advice and/or answers to your personal health questions will require a full examination by one of our physical therapists. This website is not intended to be a substitute for a medical evaluation, but rather as an educational resource.